Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40.00 per hour

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital-Oklahoma CityJoint venture with Select MedicalPosition: Physical Therapist AssistantLocation: Oklahoma City, OKSchedule: Per Diem

Pay rate: $40.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.

Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities

Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a licensed PT, assists with the implementation of the therapy plan of care.

Responsible for delegation and direction of supportive personnel for those assigned patients, in order to enhance patient care services.

Consistently communicates with supervising PT in regard to scheduled patients to ensure identification of need for assessment and reassessment of patients, modification of treatment plans and other interventions requiring therapist direction.

  • Participates in education of patients, families, students, coworkers and self.
  • Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
  • Certified BLS or completion in first 90 days of employment required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferred candidate has one or more years of experience.
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Physical therapyTreatment planningPatient educationBLS certificationDocumentation

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pta Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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$44k
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$65k
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$70k-80k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution10 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Per Diem

Healthpro Heritage · San Diego, California

$41-$45/hr
#2

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Per Diem

Healthpro Heritage · Manistee, Michigan

$32-$38/hr
#3

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Part Time

$26-$35/hr
#4

Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

$25-$34/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,282/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oklahoma City, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital – Oklahoma City

Hospitals and Health Care
Bridgeton, Missouri
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401k (after 1,000 hours)
Extensive orientation program
Opportunity for advancement